The Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls is an oddity among American malls: it bans open carry but does not ban concealed carry.

Most malls across the country post strict “no weapons” policies. In Idaho, those signs carry no force of law. If you’re carrying concealed, you’re not breaking any statute. The only legal issue arises if mall staff notice you’re armed and ask you to leave; refusing could lead to a trespass charge. That’s the same mechanism used everywhere else.

What makes the Magic Valley Mall unusual is that it singles out open carry while leaving concealed carry alone. That’s rare, but we’re still adding them to the Idaho Anti‑Gun Accountability Center. A ban on open carry is still an anti‑gun policy, no matter how they dress it up.

Let’s be honest: open‑carry bans are usually about appeasing liberals who panic at the sight of a holstered firearm. Criminals aren’t strolling through malls with openly displayed guns; everyone knows that. These policies target the law‑abiding, not the lawless.

The reality remains simple: you can carry concealed in any mall in Idaho. And gun owners should know which businesses choose to adopt anti‑gun rules, even partial ones.

To see the full list of businesses, events, politicians, elected officials, and more with anti‑gun policies or signs, visit IdahoAntiGun.com.